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How I Created My Authentic Life
For as long as I can remember, I have always been aware of a Presence around me, a Presence bigger than myself (which is, as a child, easy to do). This Presence was my playmate, my protector, and my best friend. I had a very violent and abusive childhood – but all the while as I was growing up in that mess, I knew deep in my heart that life was not meant to be lived in poverty and fear – I believe that knowledge came from my Protector – that unnamed Presence that was with me all the time.
As soon as I was old enough to go places on my own, I began to attend various churches – looking to find and understand God.
My search has taken me on many paths, from Western dogma to Eastern Philosophies and everywhere in between. I learned from all of them and found many common threads of belief but no where did I find anyone who could explain the true meaning of “The Trinity”. Somehow I felt that that was the key – if they could explain “The Trinity” to me then it was the right place for me to be.
From the moment I walked in the doors of Seaside Center for Spiritual Living in Encinitas, CA, I knew 3 things: 1) I would find my answers there; 2) I had to make a commitment and become a member of Seaside; and 3) I was scared – big time scared.
The first item was awesomely great but the second one really ‘ticked me off’ because making a commitment to membership meant I had to deal with my issues surrounding commitment, the third one, being scared, was because I knew I had to meet the real me and I had no idea who that was.
I signed up for membership the following week (physically shaking all the way). A couple of Sundays later, I was reading the education flyers and saw a red flyer that said “Professional Practitioner Requirements". As I continued reading, I became aware of an excitement growing within me – remember I was still working through being a commitment phobic – but the more I read the more excited I got. Without a second thought, I signed up for the first class and have not looked back since. I knew this was where I was going – this was my path.
The next 3 years were spent in training and I loved every minute of it (almost – it’s not an easy thing to do). There were many emotional peaks and valleys during these studies. In order to become a Practitioner, one must 'clear out the old garbage' and bring in the new beliefs and perspectives based on the Laws of Life and the Principles of Mind. It can be quite challenging.
Today I have been transformed from that scared, insecure, low self-esteem person that could not love herself, into a self-assured, self-loving person with great joy and peace within. I am told it took a lot of courage and commitment to grow through all the past memories and emotions from my childhood plus the ones that were created over the years from other life experiences. I have never felt particularly courageous in taking this path – I think it’s because it is my rightful path. The more I studied, the more I could see how all the twists and turns my life had taken had worked together to bring me to this place so that I may be of service in helping others find their authentic selves. To find that beauty and love that resides in each and every one of us.
It is my honor and privilege to be of service to those that choose to change their lives and come out of the darkness of fear into the light of love.
I currently reside in Temecula, CA and offer services/support by phone or in person.
Thank you and blessings in all you do.